Guwahati, Feb. 22 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed former Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Kumar Borah in the BJP, stressing that from today, Borah will start a new political journey.

Speaking to the media here, CM Sarma acknowledged the experience Borah carries, saying that he has contributed a lot to the Congress party.

"Bhupen Kumar Borah contributed a lot to the Congress party. He served in the Congress party for 32 years. From today, he will start a new political journey. I extend my best wishes to him," he said.

Borah joined the party in the presence of State BJP President Dilip Saikia and BJP MP Baijayant Panda, ahead of the assembly elections slated to be held in the next few months.

Earlier on Tuesday...